Dianna Hofer

September 21, 2020

Dianna May (Tschetter) Hofer went to be with her Lord and Savior and was reunited with her beloved Stanley, on September 21, 2020. She was born to Eli and Emma (Hofer) Tschetter in Huron, SD on May 14, 1933. On August 26, 1945, she was baptized by Rev. Jacob Freisen and became a member of Mt. Olivet Mennonite Church; where she was the choir director for over 30 years. She attended and graduated from Huron High School in 1951. Dianna married Stanley Hofer on September 12, 1952 at the American Lutheran Church, with 450 family and friends in attendance. She was an amazing mother and homemaker. She worked for Huron Public Schools for more than 25 years. Once she remarked, “Each day has its own highlights; some days it is the children and other days it's the adults. There is never a dull moment!” With a creative, active and innovative spirit Dianna studied not only music - playing both organ and piano - but natural health remedies and diet as well: before it was trendy! Many hours spent tending her garden and plants were also a reflection of this unique spirit. Dianna was, at heart, a caregiver and an encourager: Whether she was teaching or caring for children. She loved the many children that called her Gramma D, but she had a special place in her heart for Jackson Riley Peck. Dianna always put the needs of others ahead of her own, and never stopped thinking of how she could help and serve. Soon after the passing of her husband, she began traveling to San Diego in the summers to be at her brother Loyal’s side, helping him care for Paula. During these summers she also found time to help care for her niece’s small children and babies. A very social person, she was active in several organizations. Her faith and relationship with Jesus were very important to her. Through her strong and unwavering faith, she helped and encouraged countless individuals. Although her life changed drastically after her stroke, she still managed to keep smiling and joking with the staff at Good Samaritan. Several staff members remarked if they were having a bad day, they would seek out Dianna and she could turn their mood around. If the world was full of Diannas; what a wonderful world, it would be. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by her two children, Rickie, San Diego CA and Sandra, Fort Collins CO, brothers Loyal Tschetter, San Diego CA, Norm (Carol) Tschetter, Rapid City SD, Don Tschetter, Rapid City SD, sister-in-law Francis Hofer, Redfield SD, several nieces and nephews, and the numerous kids that called her Gramma D. The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the staff at Good Samaritan Fort Collins, for the loving care they provided for Dianna over the past nine years. Due to the restrictions from the Coronavirus, a Celebration of Life will be scheduled for a later date, yet to be determined, at Mt. Olivet Church, Huron SD.